(Family Features) Between the welcome warmth of the sun’s rays and a nearly universal desire to get outdoors, springtime is a beloved season for enjoying an al fresco meal. Add in fresh produce to heighten the flavors of family favorites and the table is set for a delicious picnic.
Whether your warm-weather adventures take you to a nearby park, a neighbor’s patio or simply your own backyard, satisfying those spring cravings often starts with plant-forward dishes. From tomatoes and onions to mushrooms, Brussels sprouts and other fruits and veggies, you can rely on Mother Nature to give picnic recipes a boost.
For example, these fresh ideas from Aramark’s Feed Your Potential program offer easy solutions to take your loved ones outdoors for a meal all can enjoy. As a popular springtime lunch, sandwiches provide the opportunity to customize servings according to each person’s preferences.
No picnic is complete without a side that perfectly complements the main course. For a delicious solution that’s fast and easy to make, try a new twist on an al fresco classic: coleslaw. A healthy accompaniment to the sandwiches, this Apricot Brussels Sprouts Coleslaw is an ideal spring dish that calls for less than 10 ingredients and requires simple prep so you can make it fresh before heading out the door.
Visit Aramark’s Feed Your Potential website, fyp365.com, to find more picnic-worthy recipe ideas.
Apricot Brussels Sprouts Coleslaw
Recipe courtesy of Aramark
Servings: 4
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups trimmed and shredded Brussels sprouts
1 cup dried apricot, diced
1 cup red onion, trimmed and diced
Combine mustard, honey, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Add Brussels sprouts, apricot and onion; toss to coat.
Source: Aramark
